Discriminant — Dis*crim i*nant, n. [L. discriminans, p. pr. of discriminare.] (Math.) The eliminant of the n partial differentials of any homogenous function of n variables. See {Eliminant}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

discriminant — [dis krim′ənənt] n. Math. an expression whose value or sign is used to classify functions … English World dictionary

Discriminant — In algebra, the discriminant of a polynomial is an expression which gives information about the nature of the polynomial s roots. For example, the discriminant of the quadratic polynomial is Here, if Δ > 0, the polynomial has two real roots,… … Wikipedia

discriminant — dis•crim•i•nant [[t]dɪˈskrɪm ə nənt[/t]] n. math. a relatively simple mathematical expression that determines some of the properties, as the nature of the roots, of a given equation or function • Etymology: 1830–40; &LT; L discrīminant , s. of… … From formal English to slang